Private foundation · EIN 20-1259178 · Federal Way, Washington · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Ballinger Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $65K total, median $25K. 100% of grants stayed in Washington.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
3
$65K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in WA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.8M

Grants paid in 2024

3 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Four Winds CampDeer Harbor, WAGeneral contribution$30K
Museum of FlightSeattle, WAGeneral contribution$25K
Seattle Repertory TheatreSeattle, WAGeneral contribution$10K

About this foundation

Ballinger Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Federal Way, Washington, administered in care of Wade Ballinger Director, tax-exempt since 2006. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Ballinger Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Ballinger Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $65K across 3 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Ballinger Family Foundation give?

Washington (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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